PRC Resources

What are PRC Services?

The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Program, is designed to provide benefits and services to eligible households with at least one minor child to overcome barriers to achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

This Seneca County PRC Program Plan is frequently updated to either expand or reduce services based on community need and available TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funding.

Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Other Family Strengthening & Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000

Provides employment/training opportunities as well as case management and follow-up services to youth ages 14-24. Click here for more details

Chapter 6: Vehicle Repairs

Provides temporary assistance for working families when facing unexpected vehicle repair costs. Repairs must be completed by a participating vendor. Click here for a list of our current agency approved vendors. Benefit cap: $1,200

Provides temporary assistance toward the purchase of vehicle fuel for employment only (travel to/from worksite). Participant must be working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits issued though a Purchase Authorization (voucher) that must be used at agency approved vendor. Benefit cap: $100 per month / per person (Limited to 4 months)

Services are limited based upon type of benefit. See PRC plan for full program details and limitations.

Additional verifications/documentation may be needed to process your application. A checklist will be provided to you after review of your application. Many applications are able to be approved or denied within ten (10) business days, however some may take up to thirty (30) days to process. Applicants will be notified by mail of their approval or denial.